- BASF completed a significant investment at its Nienburg, Germany site.
- Two new dryers increase annual output and reduce CO2 emissions.
- The site produces silica adsorbents like Sorbead® and Perlkat®.
- Applications include natural gas drying and hydrocarbon recovery.
Investment in Nienburg Site
BASF has completed a significant investment at its adsorbents production site in Nienburg, Germany. This includes the installation of two new state-of-the-art dryers, which will increase annual output and reduce CO2 emissions from operations.
Production and Applications
The Nienburg site produces a variety of silica adsorbents and catalyst carriers, including brands like Sorbead®, Perlkat®, and Sorbead Orange Chameleon®. These adsorbents are used for drying air, technical gases, and liquids, with applications in compressed air systems, natural gas drying, hydrocarbon dew point adjustment, and the recovery of liquid hydrocarbons from natural gas.
Industry Usage
BASF's adsorbents are utilized across multiple industries, including automotive, chemical, natural gas, steel, power plants, electrical transmission, and packaging. The products are known for their durability and high performance in harsh conditions.
Statements from Key Figures
Detlef Ruff, Global Senior Vice President of Process Catalysts at BASF, emphasized the company's long-term commitment to customers in key markets like natural gas processing and compressed air drying. Rudolf Piehl, Site Manager of the Nienburg site, highlighted that the investment enhances production technology and ensures the continued delivery of high-quality, consistent, and high-performance products.
